Conversation with perelandrauk

(03:54:08 AM) perelandrauk:
Yes, because of the letter
(03:55:02 AM) Crystal:
*She looks relieved* For a moment there, I thought you were planning to up and leave... you had my heart in my throat for a brief second *she laughs nervously*
(03:55:35 AM) perelandrauk:
No, as I've told various people, I'm here until her ladyship sends me away, or my life comes to an end.
(03:57:33 AM) Crystal:
I hope it to be a long time. I meant to ask you something, I have not mentioned it to Curtis, and dependant on your answer, may not ever mention it to him, or you again
(03:58:02 AM) perelandrauk:
*Morgan raises an eyebrow* and that would be?
(03:58:54 AM) Crystal:
*She blushes* It's only if its acceptable to you, I would not wish to make you uncomfortable *she starts to stammer, and can not meet his eyes*
(03:59:09 AM) perelandrauk:
Spit it out girl
(04:00:43 AM) Crystal:
The wedding will be here, providing permission shoud be granted, and our parents will not be invited. We shall have a church wedding to appease them a few weeks after. I wondered if you might give me away...
(04:01:34 AM) perelandrauk:
I'll think it over. I dont think I'm the best person to do it, but if thats what you want, I'll certainly consider it
(04:04:04 AM) Crystal:
*She looks away* I knew it was a silly idea because... well, I knew it was a silly idea. It was not my own mind that came up with such a suggestion, and I found it peculiar, but I did not want you to think that I wanted to not ask you, which i wouldnt have, but I- *She gets frustrated and drops the broom, which hits her foot sharply* Ouch!
(04:04:35 AM) perelandrauk:
Sit down girl. How was it not your own mind?
(04:05:25 AM) Crystal:
*She sits down, slips her foot out of her shoe and begins to rub it* Evie said sh thought it was natural, given the level of affection you have for me
(04:06:20 AM) perelandrauk:
I suppose seeing me as a father figure is a natural progression. I'll think about it blossom, I truly will.
(04:07:05 AM) Crystal:
*She looks at the floor, blushing* You can rest assured, I most certainly do NOT think of you as a father figure...
(04:13:09 AM) perelandrauk:
Well, surely giving you away is a duty given to a father or someone seen as one?
(04:14:04 AM) Crystal:
Which is exactly why I thought it was an idea devoid of merit... but I did not want you to think I was snubbing you, had you seen me as a daughter you might give away
(04:14:43 AM) perelandrauk:
*Morgan blushes hard* Truthfully I expected your father to be asked to give you away. The thought had not entered my head.
(04:16:26 AM) Crystal:
*She looks at the colour on his cheeks* I'm sure he will, in the church ceremony, but I want a true wedding, one where I can ask for help to fall in love with Curtis, and believe that the right person is listening, for I shall need their aid
(04:17:31 AM) perelandrauk:
I will surely think on it. I'm sure you're aware that your idea of a true wedding may not meet with the approval of all concerned?
(04:18:49 AM) Crystal:
Morgan, do not think on it on my behalf, I only asked in case you desperately wanted to be asked... For my part, it will help my mind for you to NOT walk me down the aisle...
(04:19:08 AM) perelandrauk:
I'm afraid I dont understand
(04:21:01 AM) Crystal:
I shall have to stand in front of our friends, and swear that I love him when I do not, that I will be faithful to him in my mind as well as my body... and if you stand beside me, I will be well aware that you will also know it to be untruths
(04:21:36 AM) perelandrauk:
Then I shall stand aside, out of sight
(04:23:59 AM) Crystal:
You must be there, I need you there... but too close and I fear my own conscience will weigh even heavier on me, and I shall be fool enough to through away a comfortable life because I can not force my affections the way circumstances dictate. *She slips her shoe back on, using it as an excuse not to make eye contact*
(04:25:51 AM) perelandrauk:
I'm sure your affections will find their own way there... and I know you think otherwise, but six months ago, I was nothing to most other than an overbearing bully.
(04:27:23 AM) Crystal:
You think then, that in the few months before the wedding, I will have fallen in love with him? *Her voice is part hope, part sceptisicm*
(04:27:43 AM) perelandrauk:
if not then, soon after
(04:28:26 AM) Crystal:
And if you are wrong?
(04:29:22 AM) perelandrauk:
then you'll live comfortably and still have your imagination... rather than slave and be insulted by supposed nobility and have your imagination
(04:31:02 AM) Crystal:
That is very true... and with the work to do, I shall have many hours to daydream *she smiles, knowing her imagination is a wild place, full of many things to explore*
(04:32:28 AM) Crystal:
Morgan, might you do me a favour?
(04:32:47 AM) perelandrauk:
If I can
(04:33:46 AM) Crystal:
I am laced too tight, and have suffered with it all day. Could you loosen the ribbons on this corset for me, it is impossible for me to reach?
(04:34:05 AM) perelandrauk:
You think your betrothed would appreciate that?
(04:36:17 AM) Crystal:
*She sighs sadly* No, I suppose he might not. Why is it that people must construe everything as having a meaning that it does not? If I were to help you lift something heavy, no-one would say a thing, but for you to help me breathe, it must be part of some sordid flirtation.
(04:37:38 AM) perelandrauk:
Here, turn around.
(04:39:18 AM) Crystal:
*She turns around, her back towards him. The ribbons are black satin, weaved expertly through the metal eyelets. The corset is old, and has obviously previously moulded itself to the curves of another woman*
(04:39:59 AM) perelandrauk:
*Morgan sets to loosening the ribbons*
(04:41:17 AM) Crystal:
*Molly is slowly able to breathe better* It took me many attempts to understand how these damned things are fastened, and even after many years, I still lack the skill you have.
(04:41:47 AM) perelandrauk:
Its remarkably easier to do it when you can see the ribbons, blossom.
(04:42:59 AM) Crystal:
*She smiles, and laughs softly* I suppose it must be. I think that is probably lose enough, thank you.
(04:43:40 AM) perelandrauk:
*Morgan ties off the ribbons in the new position*
(04:45:21 AM) Crystal:
*She smoothes the corset down over her body. It is a fair bit looser, and her curves which are normally pulled tight as possible look much more natural and noticeable* You are lucky to not have to wear them...
(04:47:27 AM) perelandrauk:
I've no doubt blossom, none at all
(04:48:42 AM) Crystal:
They are probably worth it, for the look of the thing... they do pull the waist and hips in quite nicely, which is a bonus for girls like me
(04:49:02 AM) perelandrauk:
I, uhh *Morgan coughs* I'd noticed
(04:49:53 AM) Crystal:
*She grins at him* If you were to believe that I had not been aware of that probability, you would be a fool
(04:50:23 AM) perelandrauk:
Well, in my defense, its very hard not to notice
(04:51:47 AM) Crystal:
*She looks at him, an openness in her eyes* You need no defense, in all honesty I make you the victim by not having a stronger sense of modesty
(04:52:14 AM) perelandrauk:
*Morgan chuckles and looks to the floor* A fact for which I am thankful
(04:53:15 AM) Crystal:
*She giggles* I am thankful that you are thankful, good sir
(04:55:47 AM) perelandrauk:
*Morgans face colours*
(04:56:29 AM) Crystal:
*She blushes* I'm sorry, perhaps all the extra air has brought out a silliness in me... I did not mean to cause you embarassment
(04:57:15 AM) perelandrauk:
Dont worry blossom, you're not the first and I doubt you'll be the last to cause embarrassment by your forthrightness
(04:57:52 AM) Crystal:
*She looks intrigued* Just with you, or men in general?
(04:58:20 AM) perelandrauk:
either, actually
(04:59:28 AM) Crystal:
That makes sense... I should imagine that as a lord you must have had many offers of courtship or courtesanry by ladies far more beautiful than I
(05:00:31 AM) perelandrauk:
There are very few I've met more beautiful or enrapturing as you, my girl
(05:01:28 AM) Crystal:
*She goes scarlet red* Oh goodness... *For once, she is near sppechless*
(05:07:53 AM) Crystal:
*She regains her composure* When we go to Carleon, do you think it likely that there will be women in the Inns who will be able to help me in and out of my stays and corset?
(05:08:24 AM) perelandrauk:
I'm not sure... possibly
(05:10:12 AM) Crystal:
I might have to try and ensure I take clothes that are easy to get in and out of.
(05:10:43 AM) perelandrauk:
probably a good idea
(05:11:39 AM) Crystal:
I would ratheer not have a serving girl tagging along, and as you can see, a corset wouldbe unmanageable.
(05:12:10 AM) perelandrauk:
I rather think you're right there.
(05:14:08 AM) Crystal:
If I had been wiser, I might have saved my wages so that I could purchase some new gowns whilst in Carleon, but I believe that I would have been unable to fathom taking such a trip accompanying you a few turns of the moon ago. *She smiles at him*
(05:20:43 AM) perelandrauk:
Too much of an ogre?
(05:22:57 AM) Crystal:
Not really, for although you had tha manner of one, you nevr had the looks of one, and if the two could have been split, it would not have been inconceivable... More so that I would go to Carleon, let alone accompanying a man who was not my father nor husband.
(05:25:49 AM) perelandrauk:
I just hope you wont be let down by your expectations of the place
(05:26:50 AM) Crystal:
I'm sure it will all be enlightening... I do not expect perfect, but am eager to try something I have never tried before
(05:29:06 AM) Crystal:
*She takes his hand* I promise, if I do not like it there, I shall not hold it against you...
(05:31:14 AM) perelandrauk:
Good, for I should hate to be the object of your ire
(05:32:09 AM) Crystal:
*She smiles tenderly at him* You would have to do much worse than that to even be the object of my mild annoyance.
(05:33:39 AM) Crystal:
I am very grateful that you would take me there
(05:33:55 AM) perelandrauk:
There's noone I'd rather go with
(05:34:22 AM) Crystal:
*She smiles* I find that hard to believe, but will take you at your word
(05:53:27 AM) Crystal:
*she squeezes his hand gently* I must retire, and get out of this infernal corset. Good night Morgan, sleep well...
(05:53:40 AM) perelandrauk:
Good night blossom, be well.
(05:54:54 AM) Crystal:
*she lets go of him, and goes towards the dining room doors*